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Month 5 Christmas 2004 Dec. 12, 2004 Dec. 02, 2004
Month 4 Oct. 28, 2004 Oct. 31, 2004 Nov. 3, 2004 Nov. 19, 2004
Month 3 Oct. 3, 2004 Oct. 11, 2004 Oct. 14, 2004
Month 1 Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4
Delivery Day
I am born at 17:20 on July 26, 2004. I was a big baby (weight 8lb 3oz and length 20 ¼ inches). Mommy had a long delivery because of my size, but finally she made it. She was not big. Basically all me, hehe... Daddy cannot help crying when seeing me coming out after the long delivery. Thanks Mommy, I love you!
I heard that my name is Ashton. hmm…interesting…what does that mean...I guess I like it (what else I could do ;)). Mommy and Daddy also call me TengTeng, meaning jump and fly in Chinese.I am familiar with that name. They have been calling that name when I was inside of Mommy. They tell me it is my Chinese nickname. I love it.
Day 1
The first day of
my life is overwhelming. Mommy and Daddy
talk a lot to me. Grandpa and grandma also talk to me too. Although I
need
more time to understand what they are saying, I like the way they talk
to me. It comforts me.
I had a lot of
aunties and uncles visiting me today. They
sent me balloons, flowers, and gifts. I love them. I open my eyes
several
times today. Mommy took a picture of me when I open my eyes (see
below). She
says I am very cute. Am I? I will have more pictures posted later.
Grandma says I
just look like mommy when she was little, especially my nose.
Mommy wanted me to have daddy's nose, but daddy says it is a cute
nose. Hmm…I am
confused…but anyway, adults are confusing...
Day 2
Today I left the birth center and comes home. If I could speak, I would want to say "thank you!" to the doctors and nurses there. Without their help, the delivery would be more difficult.
Daddy says I am a big eater. I work very hard but I don't get much milk from mommy :(
Today is not too much for me. Just eat, sleep, eat, sleep…I guess everyone is jealous of my simple life.
Day 3
Today is a difficult day for me. I eat very hard but I couldn’t get enough milk. I am not satisfied. My little tummy feels hungry. Daddy and grandma gave me some sweet water using the spoon. I feel contented after that. And then I slept for 3 hours.
Mommy took another picture of me today, and here it is.
Day 4
Today I had my first visit to the medical center. I met Dr. McCoy. She is a very nice lady. She will be my pediatrician. I like her a lot and I will visit her next week again.
Good news! My hard work finally pays off. Mommy had enough milk for me today. I like the taste. Yummy! I hope I will have a good sleep tonight. (And daddy and mommy too. ;))
I also have several stools today. I don't like that...but daddy and mommy are so happy...I guess they are kind of weird... ;)
Here is another pic of me.
Day 6
I had a wonderful weekend these two days. I didn't cry at night at all. Mommy says I am a big boy now. I woke up at 1:00 and then 5:00. Mommy feeded me and then I went back to sleep. One time, I didn't even wake up daddy. I want to give daddy a break before he goes back to work.
Again, I had a few visitors. Of course, they talked about me again. I just pretended sleeping. ;)
Tomorrow, I am going to visit Dr. McCoy again. Last time, I only weigh 7lb 10 oz. Mommy told me I lost 4 oz in the first two days at home. Tomorrow, I am going to check how I am doing.
August 2, 2004
Good news. Today, the auntie nurse tells me my wight is 8lb 2oz. That means I gained 8 oz in the last three days. Wow! I give all the credit to my mommy. Thanks Mommy!
Daddy goes back to work today. The room feels a little empty without him. I miss his deep comforting voice, but I know he is thinking of me at work as well. Daddy, I am a big boy now. I will be fine.
Daddy takes another picture of me today. I want to show him my wild side, so I make a face when he clicks.
Augst 11, 2004
The weather this summer is so weird. Can you believe that today's higest temeprature is only 65F? Mommy wraps me with two thick blankets to keep me warm. I feel I am like a big parcel.
I like people hold me. I feel very comfortable that way. However, Mommy, Daddy and Grandma seem not like that. They think I am a little fussy, but I am only a baby. ;)
Daddy and Mommy also captured me smile for a few times. Daddy tries to take a picture when I am smiling, but he fails. Daddy, sorry, I think I still don't know how to smile. Be patient!
Since there is no smiling picture, Daddy decides not to publish my pictures for a few days as punishment. :(
August 14, 2004
Today, daddy and mommy decide to take me out. And even more exciting, we are not going to hospital!!! We are going to the mall to do some shopping!!! Yeah! This is the first shopping in my life. I am so looking forward to it.
Although I am looking forward to it, I oversleep in the morning. I wake up at 10:00. Mommy then feeds me and changes me. We leave home around 11:00. I think I like sitting in the car. Driving makes me feel a little sleepy and comfortable. After arriving in the mall, daddy puts my carseat in the stroller. Hmm, daddy, I think I like being in the car better ;)
I see a lot of stuffs in the mall, which kind of makes me feel dizzy. I also meet a lot of people there. Some of them know daddy and mommy. They all look at me and say it is too early to bring me out. Grandma finally gets some supportors after hearing those because she didn't want me go out either. However, I think I am doing fine. I want to go out and have some fun.
Not too long, I become hungry, and I start singaling by moving my mouth. However, mommy seems not cared. Then I have to use my last weapon: crying. And that ends today's shopping trip!
August 20, 2004
I cry for reasons. I try to suck my fist but that does not help. I think something is bothering me, but I don't know what that is. Neither do mommy and daddy. I can tell they've tried different things. I like my daddy's rocking. To tell you the truth, he is really good :) My granny thinks I'm not used to the new world I'm exposed to. She is partially right. I don't like being changed. I hate not knowing what's going to happen next.
Because my umblical cord hasn't come off, mommy and daddy decide to bring me to Dr. McCoy again. I know they also wanna talk about my fussiness. I hope they'll figure out something. She is nice and I like her especially when she laughs. She is such a happy person. I wanna be a happy person when I grow up! She says I can feel the stress from people around me, so it is very important that Mommy and Daddy has a good spirit around me. I think that makes sense.
Today the nurse weighs me again. I am 9lb 5oz, and 22 1/2 inches now. I am doing very great. Dr. McCoy says my growth rate is higher than the normal rate. Thanks to everyone taking care of me!!
I haven't posted my picture for a long time. Here are two of them. Today, I am very honored and happy to introduce my mommy. You will see her in one of the pictures. BTW, people says I am look more and more like Daddy. Is that right?
Did I tell you the other day Daddy put me on the bouncer. I think I like it. :)
Augst 26, 2004
Hey, I reach the first milestone in my life--I am one month old now. This month has been an overwelming month for me. I've tried my best to adapter into this new world. Mommy and daddy have also gone through a lot this month. But daddy said I am worth anything.
Mommy finds out that she doesn't have enough milk for me, so now I am drinking 8 oz formula every day. Daddy and Mommy was worried that I might not want to drink formula. Don't worry, I don't have any problem with that. I am not a picky boy. I found after I am fed well, I don't cry as much as before. Daddy and Mommy feel sorry that they thought I was a fussy boy. Especially Mommy, she feels a little guilty that she couldn't give me enough milk. Don't worry, Mommy! You've tried your best!
I am one month old today. Mommy cought a few good moments of me when I was in a good mood. Here are two of the pictures Mommy likes.
Today marks the last day of mommy's maternity leave. I cannot belive I will be two months old tomorrow. Time flies. But daddy says that's just about 1/500 of my whole life, which is like the first second of a 8 minute duration.
I visit Dr. McCoy today again. Daddy and mommy didn't tell me I was gonna have 4 shots, otherwise I guess I could do something to avoid it. :) Actually, the 4 shots are not very bad. Thanks to my chubby little legs. I feel Ok.
One auntie nurse measures me again. I am 13lb 4oz and 25 inches long. That put me around 95% percentile for height and 90% percentile for weight. I feel great about it. Daddy and Mommy are so happy. They couldn't help smiling all day.
I smile more often than before now. There are two very special moments I like to smile. One is the moment I wake up in the morning, the other is the moment I just finish eating.
Ok. Picture time. Am I looking bigger?
Mommy has started working for a week now. I really miss her. :( Mommy has not given up breastfeeding yet. She pumps about 3 times a day so I can still get her milk.
I have to admit I have a bad habit now. I like sleeping with mommy or daddy. I feel very safe sleeping with them. However, that affects mommy's sleeping. She feels tired these days. I feel sorry about it. Granny also helped mommy at night.
Did I tell you I have a baby girl neighbor? Her name is Emma. She is 2 months older than me. We have met three times. Basically we don't talk with each other. We will play togeter next year. I am looking forward to it.
The weather becomes chilly these days. Mommy doesn't stroll me out as often as before. However, mommy and daddy often take me out to the mall or Target. I feel more comfortable going there. I guess I am a big boy now.
Would it be nice to show another picture here? Mommy's friends from work like this hair style of mine.
Two weeks from today, my grandparents will be leaving. Mommy's mommy (that's how I call grannny) keeps saying she's going to bring me to China. She said I can play with my cousins there. I don't know much about China. But I know that's where daddy and mommy came from. But I don't wanna leave mommy and daddy. Mommy will cry her eyes out. That's my charm, hehe...
It feels like winter. Mommy's mommy wraps me with 2 blankets. When mommy is back from work, she will take 1 blanket off me. She told me I'm a Minnesoda baby. I should get used to the winter and the snow. Here's a picture of me in a warm outfit. Did I tell you I'm wearing clothes for 6-9-month-old babies? There's no way for me to fit in those 0-3's.
This is an exciting world, I agree. It is interesting, as far as I know. Mommy's mommy says I'm quiet. Of course I haven't said a word! Just be patient! I observe. There are a lot of interesting things around the house. They are colorful! I enjoy looking at the fans on the ceiling, the hangers in the closet, the books on the shelves and the drapery. I also watch TV! If I have to pick one for my favorite, I would nominate the mobile above the crib. I can look at it for 45 minutes straight! It feels so good that I can play now!
Granny from daddy's side is coming soon! She cannot wait to see me. She has seen my pictures and has shown basically everyone she knows in the city. I guess she was just too excited. Before I was born, she has handmade many sweaters and blankets for me. I look more like a Chinese baby in them. This is one she made (see the picture below). She is going to teach me Chinese since she is a retired Chinese teacher. Daddy has asked her to bring some Chinese cartoon DVDs when she comes. I'm wondering what she looks like, hmmm...
Grandma and Grandpa went back to China today. Daddy, Mommy and I sent them off in the Minneapolis airport. We had good times together. I will miss them! This trip is also my first trip out of Rochester. It is a long trip, and I feel kind of tired afterwards.
I cried for 30 minutes that night. Mommy and daddy guess I am tired and I miss grandparents. I think they are right.I don't know when I can see them again! I may not remember them. That's how babies are. I feel bad about that.
Today is my first Halloween. Mommy dresses me like a lion. Daddy says there is a lion called Simba in the movie "Lion King". Daddy says he is courageous and he hopes I will be a courageous boy. Daddy, I will!
There are lots of big brothers and sisters coming to our house. They are all dressed up. I like this day. I wish everyday is like today. :) Mommy says next year I will go out for candies too. I am looking forward to it! I will start counting days now.
After dinner, we went to Emma's house. She is dressed like a giraffe, a cute giraffe. She is more active than I am. Mommy says that's because she is 80 days older. When can I have so much energy like her? I guess I have to do more exercises.
These days, Mommy and Daddy take care of me. Daddy takes a few days off and stay with me at home. I am a baby who likes being held, so Daddy has to hold me all the day. However, daddy says he enjoys being home with me that every moment is so special.
Granny (the other granny) from daddy's side came yesterday. We went to the airport again. Granny was so happy when she saw me. We will be good friends in the nex few months.
Mommy tells me today is a special day for me. Today is my 100th day. In china, it is a special day. Mommy decides to take me out to the portrait studio to have some pictures taken. She also bought a cheesecake for me, but unfortunately I cannot eat. :)
Here are three of the pictures.
Today I went to see Dr. McCoy for my 4-month check up. As always, she is so nice. Auntie nurse measures me again. I am now 26 3/4 inches long and 18 pounds. That puts me in 90% percentile and 95% percentile respectively. Daddy says that's not my net weight though because my diaper alone may add 1 pound. I take another four shots today. To be honest, those needles stink.
I am having great fun with granny these days. I have my first trick now. Whenever someone pretends sneezing, I laugh loudly. Granny likes to play this trick with me a lot. Daddy and mommy say that's the best laughs in the world. I think I will learn more trciks.
I also had my first rice cereal today. I have to say, it tastes just ok. I don't have strong likes or dislikes for it. As always, I don't have any problem with eating. So my first baby food feeding went pretty well. It's a stage of practicing.
Daddy tells me another baby boy was born several days ago. His daddy and mommy are daddy's classmates. He is another little Husker! He seems very active at this young age. :) You can visit him at Chengxi.
Dec. 02, 2004We had the first snow this year. Also it is the first snow of my life. It is very beautiful!!
Mommy and Daddy took a few days off for the Thanksgiving weekend. We did some shopping together. I also had great fun with them together. I am more active in the evening when Daddy and Mommy are back from work. I hear myself laughing when Grandma plays with me at nights. She makes some tricks which always makes me laugh a lot. I really enjoy those moments. I bet they do too.
As I told you before, I am starting to eat solid foods now. Daddy mixes one tablespoon of rice cereal with formula, and stirs till it's thick. I really love it. Daddy says he cannot keep up with the speed I eat. He will use a bigger infant spoon in a few days. Daddy says in another two months, I can take more kinds of solid foods, such as vegetable sauce and fruit sauce. I am looking forward to it. But I got to tell you, my favorite is still breast milk!
It is always nice to end a diary with some pictures. Mommy, also known as "the photographer", took some pictures again. The second one is not clear, but I really love it!
The past Saturday, I went to a big party, actually the biggest party I ever went. It was the Asian Network Group Chirstmas Party from daddy's workplace. I met a lot of people there, many commented on how big I am and even tried to hold me. Daddy and Mommy was afraid that I would cry all the time. However, it went very well. I only cried a couple times. But I didn't smile because I was nervous!
I love talking and laughing now. Daddy, Mommy, and Granny don't have to play tricks very hard to make me laugh. Sometimes when they are not paying attention, I'll try to open a topic. I love them! They take very good care of me. I feel I am the happiest boy in the world. By the way, I also talk to my friends on the mobile. They are turkey, monkey and froggy. Sometimes I talk to myself too.
I went to see Emma again on Sunday. Here's a picture of us. She is cuter and cuter. She can sit now. She likes playing with toys. I only play with my crunchy book and some sqeaky balls. Mommy tells me I will be like her in two months. It is nice that I can see what I am able to do in two months.
It is my first Chritstmas! Daddy and mommy has been talking about it for a few days. What does it mean? I am not sure. But to me, that means I will get a lot of presents. I got one from daddy, one from Mommy, one from Grandma, and one from Grandpa. I also got some from Daddy's friends. I am so happy. You can see my big smile in those pictures. :)
Daddy is taking a very long vacation. Mommy also gets several days off too. I am so execited to be with them all day and night. We will have a lot of fun at home, and granny can take some rest too.
Here are some Christmas pictures. You can see my daddy in the picture.
